Super God Academy: Kabuto

Keisha and Lin Yu appeared silently in the solemn and majestic Heavenly Court of Merlo, as if blending into the light. The floating islands, the flowing holy light, and the rich and pure energy in the air constituted the core scene of the highest known civilization in the universe.

Lin Yu looked around with interest at the art style, which was completely different from that of Earth and even Devil One, nodded, and commented, "Pretty good."

"Of course." Keisha slightly raised her chin, a hint of barely perceptible arrogance in her expression, as if showing off her own backyard. She turned to look at Lin Yu, "Going straight to He Xi's place?"

"Mm," Lin Yu replied briefly.

The two arrived effortlessly at a more exquisite palace, seemingly woven from starlight and data streams. Pushing open the door, intricately carved with algorithmic patterns, they saw He Xi lounging in a soft sofa, several light screens floating before her, her fingers rapidly tracing data streams. Without even looking up, her cool voice rang out:

"The tomboy is back?"

"Mm," Keisha responded and walked in naturally. Lin Yu followed behind her.

"Pipi Xi." A familiar voice rang out, tinged with a hint of laughter.

He Xi's fingers, which were swiping through data, paused. She looked up in surprise, her icy blue eyes instantly locking onto the figure. "What brings you here?" Her tone held a hint of delight. She vanished from the sofa in an instant, appearing beside Lin Yu the next, tilting her head and looking at him with a mischievous smile. "What, you missed me already, kid?"

"Mmm." Lin Yu did not deny it. He naturally reached out and gently embraced the silver-haired beauty in front of him. He habitually rested his chin on her slender shoulder, took a deep breath, and his nostrils were filled with He Xi's unique, clear and familiar scent with a faint floral fragrance, as if it could wash away the dust and fatigue of the journey.

"Tsk." Keisha, watching the two of them acting as if no one else was around, shook her head helplessly. "Alright, it seems there's nothing for me to do here. I'll head back now." With that, she tactfully turned around, her figure transforming into starlight and disappearing at the doorway.

He Xi gently patted Lin Yu's back, her tone filled with a doting smile: "Alright, kid, have you hugged me enough? You're about to crush my old bones."

Lin Yu reluctantly let go of her hand, and the two walked side by side to the sofa and sat down. He Xi elegantly poured him a cup of steaming tea.

Lin Yu cut to the chase, asking, "How's it going? The fifth-generation divine body."

"There's been some progress, but breaking through the key hurdles will require time and some...opportunity." He Xi took a sip of tea and looked at him. "By the way, when do you plan to leave this time?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu immediately put on a hurt expression and sighed dramatically, "Tsk, I went through all that trouble to come see you, and I haven't even had a sip of tea yet, and now you want to kick me out? Sigh, the world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be..."

He Xi was amused by his expression and rolled her eyes at him, saying, "Stop with the act. Okay, let's get down to business. How's things on Earth now?"

Lin Yu's playful expression faded, and he sighed, "It's probably not going to be good. The difference in strength is too great. The Taotie is just the vanguard; there will be even more trouble later. That's why I was thinking of coming here to 'beg for alms,' to get some supplies to support Earth, you know?" He looked at He Xi, his eyes filled with expectation, "You'll give it to me, won't you? Heavenly King He Xi is the richest person in the known universe..."

He Xi shook her head with amusement, helpless against his "I've got you figured out" attitude: "Wait until I finish processing this data. Then... I'll go back with you."

"Huh?" Lin Yu was somewhat surprised. "You're not going to take care of things at the Heavenly Court of Merlo anymore?"

"But Keisha is here," He Xi said, pointing to the door with a relaxed tone. "Besides, I've left a clone here to handle daily affairs. Unless it's a large-scale war or a core technological problem, it doesn't really matter whether it's here or not. It's just that on Earth, there's... someone who makes me more worried."

Her gaze fell on Lin Yu, her expression suggestive. Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's lips curled into a slight smile. He picked up his teacup and slowly drank, savoring the warmth and her sentiments along with it.